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Our Perfect Portrait Pack of eBooks – 73% Off Today Only
It is day 9 of our 12 deals of Christmas and it is one we know many of you have been waiting for – crazy deals on our Portrait Photography eBooks by Gina Milicia. We’ve got a brilliant bundle option … Continue reading
Use a Hard Light for a Dramatic Portrait
Felix Sanchez Portrait photographers live and die by their ability to produce a soft light. Whether created using a softbox, diffuser, umbrella, or window, soft is by far the most common flavor of studio lighting. But it doesn’t have to … Continue reading
Video: Watch The Sartorialist, Scott Schuman, Take High-Fashion Street Portrait Photos
If you’re a fan of fashion, then you’re probably already familiar with The Sartorialist. For the uninitiated, it’s a prolific collection of high-fashion portraits shot of real-world people on the street by photographer Scott Schuman. It’s kind of like Humans … Continue reading
Friendly Deer Photobombs Outdoor Newborn Portrait Session
Meticulous planning and work ethic definitely sets you up for success as a photographer, but amazing, career-defining photographs aren’t always captured as the result of careful planning and dedication. Sometimes, you just get lucky. Sometimes, Mohammed Ali approaches you with a play punch and you just so … Continue reading
Getting the Most Out of Each Portrait Location Spot
Some photographers are very inefficient when it comes to shooting in a portrait location. They will take a photo here by this tree, then move over to another tree, then by the pathway, and one at the rock. Then they … Continue reading
Karl Taylor Demonstrates How to Shoot a Simple 3 Light Portrait
From the Karl Taylor YouTube Channel: In this video Karl Taylor and Urs Recher demonstrate how to shoot a simple 3 light portrait using Siros lights and softboxes. B&H carries Broncolor Siros lights and Broncolor light modifiers. Canon and Nikon News, Deals … Continue reading
Portrait Photography Tip: Peter Hurley Says “Hold Your Sub!” to Look Slimmer in Photos
Watching Peter Hurley work is a thing to behold. When it comes to talking to his portrait photography clients, he’s a tour de force. And while you can’t easily learn to be as charismatic as he is, he’s always pretty … Continue reading
3 Reasons to Have Your Own Portrait Taken
I teach a six-week class at Oklahoma State University called “Preparing Online Instructors” which is designed to give faculty who have never taught internet-based classes, a solid foundation upon which they can build a successful online course. The class is … Continue reading
Best lenses for portrait photography
Maximise the impact of your portrait shots with a lens that offers a fast maximum aperture. We look at the best lenses for portrait photography. Nikon-50mm-f1.4 Maximise the impact of your portrait shots with a lens that offers a fast … Continue reading
Urban Portrait Photography Tips & Techniques
Imagine yourself, camera in hand, walking through a busy metropolis. The sights, the sounds, and the smells of a bustling city overwhelm your senses. People all around you are scurrying to and from work. Others are sitting in outdoor cafes … Continue reading
How to do Basic Processing on a Portrait in 5 Minutes Using Lightroom
There’s a Triangle of Service that you may have seen before which goes something like this: You have three options available (cheap, quick, quality) but can only choose two. I first saw this on a sign in an automotive shop years ago, … Continue reading
Best lenses for Portrait photography
Maximise the impact of your portrait shots with a lens that offers a fast maximum aperture. Nikon-50mm-f1.4 Maximise the impact of your portrait shots with a lens that offers a fast maximum aperture What Digital Camera